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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Peter Pan in Teal

I pushed through my bad mojo last night! I only had handwork left to do on this blouse, and I had the apartment to myself. So I cozied up on the sofa with some reruns of The Office, and finished this baby up.This is the Peter Pan collar variation of the bow-tied blouse from Vogue's New Book for Better Sewing. It wasn't included in the book as a bonus project, but I thought it was so cute that I had to make it. The fabric is a wool and angora blend jersey from B&J, and it's so soft and cuddly. I don't especially love working with knits, but you just can't deny how comfy they are. Perfect for winter days in the office!

I rocked the bound buttonholes once again, using the strip method, which has become my tried and true technique. The blouse bunches a bit above my waistband, and I'm not really sure what to do about that.

Anyway, I continue to be in love with this pattern. I just adore both versions, and you'll defintiely be seeing each of them again!

KMQ, I use the method outlined in Issue 140 of Threads magazine. You can order back issues on their website. I totally recommend it! I want to do a video tutorial at some point, but first I have to get a video camera. :)

very lovely done, the color is gorgeous and fits the pattern and style perfectly...about the bunching.. i think that may be a) because it naturally is wider than the skirt and tries to glide upwardsb) because your back (pattern) is too long and you have to shorten it.

Gertie, you should use your publishing connections to write a book that includes these exact patterns with modern instructions. Seriously. You obviously have both the sewing/drafting know-how and the writing skills! I want to make every single thing you post, but I'm very intimidated by the vintage patterns. I think it's a great idea that all of your readers would go ga-ga over. :)